Roadway Interactions with Rivers and Floodplains: Basic Concepts
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Description:
A training that provides an overview of concepts and terminology surrounding rivers, sediments, channels, and their relationship to transportation. Discusses concepts including bridges, culverts, and roadways and how they can impact rivers, floodplains, and their habitats. Also discusses how channel dynamics such as erosion, sediment deposition, and channel shift can affect roads and highways.
Stakeholder Type(s):
- Contractor
- Local Government
- Other
- Regional/Metro Planning Orgs (MPO)
- State DOT
- Transit Agency
- Tribal Government
- U.S. Territory
Resource Type(s):
- Training
- Video/Webinar
Transportation Mode(s):
- Highway